yohimbe
noun
yo·him·be
yō-ˈhim-bā 
yə-
-bē
yə-
-bē
: a tropical African tree (Corynanthe yohimbe synonym Pausinystalia yohimbe) of the madder family whose bark yields yohimbine
also
: a preparation of the bark that is used especially as an aphrodisiac
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Yohimbine, derived from the bark of the yohimbe tree, has been found to improve erectile function.
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Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 24 Dec. 2023
Some of the ingredients in this supplement include herbs like maca, tongkat ali, saw palmetto and yohimbe.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 9 Mar. 2023
Additionally, 34 people died from exposure to dietary supplements during the study period — six from ma huang or ephedra, three from homeopathic agents, and one from yohimbe, CNN reports.
—Lisa Ryan, The Cut, 24 July 2017
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Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 24 Dec. 2023
Some of the ingredients in this supplement include herbs like maca, tongkat ali, saw palmetto and yohimbe.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 9 Mar. 2023
Additionally, 34 people died from exposure to dietary supplements during the study period — six from ma huang or ephedra, three from homeopathic agents, and one from yohimbe, CNN reports.
—Lisa Ryan, The Cut, 24 July 2017
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“Yohimbe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yohimbe. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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yohimbe
noun
yo·him·be
yō-ˈhim-bā
yə-
-bē
yə-
-bē
: a tropical African tree (Pausinystalia yohimbe synonym Corynanthe yohimbe) of the madder family whose bark yields the alkaloid yohimbine
also
: a preparation of the bark that is used especially as an aphrodisiac
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